Serene finish

Well, what do you know. It had been over 249 days since Bellingham had last hit 70 degrees F and today, at long last, we  cruised past that plateau, reaching a high of 73.

And a sunset walk around nearby Lake Padden seemed like the perfect way to close things out.

Luckily, the crowds had cleared out, leaving this placid setting to the water fowl and a cast about collie.

Looking south and heading home before sunset